You’ve probably heard all of your life how important starting your day off with a good breakfast is. And it’s 100%  true! A balanced breakfast can set you up for steadier energy, smoother digestion, and a better mood all day long. It will also help curb out of control cravings. 

After a week of skiing in Montana, my family came home to pollen covering EVERYTHING! Yep, Spring is in full effect here in Charlotte, NC, and depending on where you live, you may be feeling those sniffles kicking in as well. This means it’s time to show your immune system a little love by giving it more support. One easy (and tasty) way to do this? Include some plain Greek yogurt into your daily diet! 

Do you ever start washing your fresh produce, go to peel off the produce sticker and wonder what the numbers on the stickers really mean? 

Whether you are trying to lose weight, or put on some sexy, shapely muscles, it’s important to know what your portion sizes should be. 

Managing portion sizes correctly can help you stay properly fueled without over eating. However, many women struggle with figuring out what the appropriate serving size is.

If you are anything like me, then your parents were probably telling you to “eat your veggies!”

And maybe you even got the famous, “there are starving children in Cuba” line too. Most people know veggies are good for them…. And that they need to be eating more. But a lot of folks have a hard time doing so. I don’t know when the last time was that I was tempted to eat a plate of steamed veggies…. It’s so much easier to grab some processed snacks, right?

I was chatting recently with my friend Christiane, who also happens to be MY Nutritionist, about grocery shopping. We both were geeking out over the topic and she said, “Hey! Why don’t we meet up at Publix and I’ll give YOU a tour!” I am always up for learning new things, so it was an immediate “YES!” On my tour, I was introduced to sprouted oatmeal. It’s the first I’ve seen it on the shelves and what Christiane taught me was something worth sharing with you here on the blog.

One of our fave things to eat while enjoying the outdoors is cold fruit. Even better? When that cold fruit has a yummy something to dip it in! Here is a great recipe that is made using two of my favorite essential oils

Body and metabolism “resets” have become a pretty hot topic. Now, there are a variety of ways to jump-start your metabolism, but intermittent fasting is one of the most effective. Here's how you can use intermittent fasting to help reset your body and your metabolism.

Research has shown that mindful eating is the healthiest way to eat; because you are putting thought into what you’re eating and how you are eating it, your eating habits, digestion, and overall health will benefit greatly.

“Thanks, ‘Rona…..for giving me a muffin top and bigger butt.”

Yep, if it’s one thing that I've been hearing a LOT about lately is that women are getting bigger booties, more muffin top and puffier faces because they are eating, eating, and eating some more to help them handle the stress of COVID. Yet, overeating doesn't just have to come from this global health pandemic.

Listen, I get it. We are in the middle of a freaking pandemic and for a lot of people, including MYSELF at times, the wheels have fallen off the wagon. 

Not gonna lie, I am a self-proclaimed (and totally unashamed) chocolate addict. Dark to be exact. Here is a really healthy recipe for a great “adult pudding cup.” Its base is made with avocado and coconut milk, so it is full of healthy fats instead of sugar and preservatives. Remember that we NEED healthy fats. Consuming the right kinds of fats can help your meal be more nutritionally satisfying, as well as keeping you full longer, boosting your metabolic rate, protecting you from heart disease, and helping your body absorb nutrients.